alan0614

Updated 4/16/12 with our final schedule -
OK, here is the final agenda, I

• 1st Meeting Point
Bojangles (Exit 125 I-40)
1160 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28603

• Leave Bojangle at 9:30 AM sharp
Google Map Link – Hickory Bojangles to Black Mtn. Exxon

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=11...ra=ls&t=h&z=13

• 2nd Meeting Point (We should arrive about 10:30)
Exxon Black Mountain
203 Hwy 9 (Exit 64 I-40)

• Depart Black Mountain10:45
Google Map Link – Black Mtn. Exxon to Waynesville Sagebrush

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=20...ra=ls&t=h&z=11 )

• 3rd Meeting Point (We should arrive no later than 11:45)
Sagebrush (Exit 102 on US 23/74, other lunch options and gas available here)
895 Russ Ave.
Waynesville, NC

• Depart Waynesville 1:00
Google Map Link – Waynesville Sagebrush to Fontana Dam

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=89...ra=ls&t=h&z=10

• 4th and Final Meeting Point - Fontana Dam 2:15 for bio break with a 2:45 departure for the Dragon

• Again, for those spending the night and having an early Sunday Dragon run we are staying at –
Microtel Inn
Robbinsville, NC
828-479-6772
Rate - $67 (1 Queen), $77 (2 Queens) Ask for motorcycle or AAA rate.


I thought I would start a new thread on this event to get a little better visibility. This seemed to work well last year. I have also posted this on another forum as well. I will add their names to this list as well.

For those wanting to stay the night we are going to stay at The Microtel Inn in Robbinsville, NC. The local number is 828-479-6772, ask for the motorcycle rate. It is $77 for two queens and $67 for one queen, + taxes.

I will work on a proposed agenda but my initial thoughts are leave Hickory around 9:30 - 10:00. Use Asheville as a secondary meeting spot, have lunch somewhere with an easy on/off and hopefully a gas station. I should be up that way in a few weeks. We can then take the same basic route (minus the picnic lunch) over to the Dragon.

I will try to keep a running tally of those joining us.

1- Steve
2- Larry
3- Jeff
4- Kevin
5- Clint
6- Sean
7- Brad
8- Alan
9- Eric
10- Chris - tentative
11- harleyguy
12- Brian
13- jayman
14- Mike
15-19 Daniel & 4 others from Stangs R Us - Dunn, NC
20- Ben
21- Wil
22- Bryant (United Stangs)
23- All4one
24- Cobra4
25- Steve
26- Joe
27- John
28- Sherry and David (co-workers from our October visit)
29- Stephen
30- Tim
31- Dave
32- Frank
33- Siber Express (Ken)
34- Chris

6 more from United Stangs.

10 from Roush (8 more as maybes)

Total - 50

SHOHORSE

Alan... I'm with you on (minus the picnic lunch). Let me know if I can help you with anything. Thanks for the time you're putting in on this "again".

clowe1965

Alan, if you need some help count me in, just tell me what to do.

What is typically done for pictures? I have a pro camera that i could bring and set up.

alan0614

We are off to a good start, we have five confirmed overnighters. I plan on being in Asheville in a couple weeks, will do some scouting for a good restaurant. I know there is a TGI Fridays at the Biltmore exit (50 or 52) that is easy and there is gas there as well. The next exit down has some options as well, Cracker Barrel, Hardees, etc., maybe a good Chinese buffet for Steve.

Clint, so far we have just relied on each other to bring cameras and take pictures. Larry has had some good success using with his video camera. Anything you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I think we could use some help in staging photos for sure. You should have seen us at the bottom of the dam last year trying to get 26 cars lined up for a group shot.

I am going to try to find a way to mount my camera and use the video on it. I would love to have a GoPro but really can't justify the limited use of it.

SHOHORSE

Chinese buffet!!! Oh yum, I can hardly wait

crankedGT/CS

i don't post on this forum often; but went with a buddy for the weekend to nissan Z meet last year at tail of dragon and been interested in going back ever since! Definately in!

SHOHORSE

Eric...Welcome to the forum. You should feel right at home with a GT/CS. Hope you will join us for The Dragon as well as other events.

alan0614

Welcome Eric, glad you can make it -added your name to the list. Where do you call home?

Jeffk

I can't wait!!!

kzonts

It should be another fantastic weekend!